Local schools hold DWI crash simulation

Submitted photoRescue workers assist senior J'nelle Oxford, the driver in the mock DWI accident, as members of the Skaneateles High School junior class look on.

Two local schools have scheduled mock DWI crash demonstrations this week to encourage students to drive safely. A number of area schools hold the demonstrations shortly before their high school proms.

Jordan-Elbridge High School will hold its event from 8 to 8:45 a.m. Wednesday in the high school parking lot. The prom will be Saturday.

West Genesee High School will hold a mock DWI crash from 7:35 to 8:30 a.m. Friday in the north school entrance off Hinsdale Road. Parents and visitors should use the west/bus entrance to enter school during that time.

Members of the Camillus Police Department, Fairmount Fire Department and Waves Ambulance will be participating.

West Genesee's senior ball is scheduled for Friday night.

Skaneateles recently held its mock DWI crash as well. Members of local fire and police departments and funeral homes were among agencies that helped with the event.